Additional resources:

On Saturday, Sept. 11, UNO Senior Neil Huben will present his research at the Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society's 2010 conference in Indianapolis -- as the sole undergraduate student among physicians and professors with master's and doctoral degrees. Neil is an impressive student at UNO who has now presented at conferences across the country.

Members from the Boys & Girls Club and 22 UNO graduate students collaborated for three weeks this summer on projects that promoted nonviolence in the community. They celebrated what they accomplished on July 28 with TAGGFEST, an event that highlighted the creative talents of the youth involved with the program. TAGG stands Teens Against Gangs and Graffiti.

The UNO Department of Theatre will hold auditions for the
fall season. Upcoming productions include Sarah Ruhl's "Eurydice," a
contemporary reimagining of the Orpheus myth, and Michael Frayn's wild farce, "Noises
Off." Community auditions will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 24, from 9 to 10 p.m.
in the Weber Fine Arts Building Theatre.

Performances of "Eurydice" will run from Oct. 6-9 and 13-16.
Performances of "Noises Off" will run from Nov. 17-20 and Dec. 1-4.

To accommodate for the current Roskens Hall renovation
project, temporary fencing has been erected around the building. Pedestrians are
asked to use extreme caution in these areas. To view a map of the fence and
closed sidewalks, visit http://www.unomaha.edu/enotes/2010/img/roskensfence.pdf.

In order to update software, Information Services (IS) has
announced a routine re-imaging of computers in more than 140 hi-tech classrooms
across campus. Beginning Friday afternoon, Aug. 13, through Thursday, Aug. 19,
all computers in IS hi-tech classrooms will be re-imaged (or returned to their
original configuration).

During re-imaging, any programs or files that may have been
added to the computer during the semester will be deleted. To safeguard files,
faculty and staff utilizing hi-tech classrooms should create a backup of all
data via myFolder or a flash drive before Friday, Aug. 13.

If you are not sure if your classroom will be affected, a
list of IS hi-tech classrooms can be found at http://its.unomaha.edu/hitech.php. For more
information concerning the hi-tech classrooms or operational training, contact
IS Technical Support at 554.HELP (4357).

More than 510 students will receive degrees Friday, Aug. 13,
during UNO's summer commencement ceremony. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at
the Omaha Civic Auditorium, 1804 Capitol Ave. Faculty members should assemble
no later than 1:30 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall.

Shuttle buses for faculty, staff and individuals
participating in the platform party will depart from UNO in front of the Milo
Bail Student Center (MBSC) at 1 p.m. Following the ceremony, the shuttle will
provide transportation back to the MBSC.

Anyone attending the UNO Faculty/Staff Bowling League "open house" on
Wednesday, Aug. 18, at West Lanes, 72nd and Dodge streets, can bowl a free game
courtesy of the alley. The league welcomes new members and teams of all skill
levels. The open house will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The 2010-11 league officially starts Wednesday, Aug. 25, at
4:30 p.m. at West Lanes. Teams consist of four bowlers with at least two UNO
current or retired administrative/faculty/staff members including spouses,
immediate family or significant others. Graduate teaching assistants are also
eligible.

New teams or individuals who would like to be placed on a
new or existing team are welcome. Bowlers must, however, be at least 18 years
old.

League bowlers unable to arrive at 4:30 p.m. each week have
until the end of their team's fifth frame to join the first game of the
evening.

The
mission of Mav-Rec Wellness, UNO's health promotion program, is to create a
culture of health and wellness among all faculty, staff and students. Health
goals are encouraged through programming and initiatives that celebrate
healthier lifestyle practices within the UNO community. For more information,
contact David Daniels at (402) 554.2008, daviddaniels@unomaha.edu or http://www.unomaha.edu/wwwocr/health/stampede.php.

Beginning with the fall 2010 semester, UNO will introduce a
single payment billing schedule instead of the two-payment option that was
previously available to students. This change is in conjunction with the
University of Nebraska system-wide implementation of the new PeopleSoft student
information system software.

"The revised single payment billing schedule helps to
streamline the billing process and provides a common payment schedule from
semester to semester," said Bill Conley, vice chancellor for Business and
Finance.

The fall 2010 billing statement will be generated on Monday,
Aug. 30, with the payment due in full on Thursday, Sept. 23.

In addition, E-bills will be the only method of sending out
billing statements. Students will
no longer have the option to receive paper-billing statements by mail.
Therefore, it is very important for students to monitor their UNO e-mail
accounts.

Students or parents who have questions or concerns should
contact the Cashiering/Student Accounts Office at 554.2324 or csa@enroll.unomaha.edu.

In late August, UNO International Studies and Programs
(IS&P) and the UNO Intensive Language Program (ILUNO) will have several new
international students from various countries who need either short-term homestays
(a few days to a month) or long-term homestays (2-6 months).

Students generally pay $525 to 550 per month for room, board
and transportation. This amount includes all meals (except lunches Monday
through Friday). IS&P staff asks that students be allowed to participate as
a member of the family and that transportation be provided to and from the
university on weekdays.

If interested in hosting, send e-mail to Beth Maline at bmaline@unomaha.edu,
and she will send out the homestay questionnaire form by e-mail or mail.

If your home is located within easy walking distance of UNO
or you can provide transportation to and from school daily, someone from IS&P
may conduct a home visit. Any questions can be directed to Maline or Lori Arias
at (402) 554.2293.

The Thompson Alumni Center is available at no cost to UNO
colleges, departments and student groups for meetings, conferences, seminars,
luncheons and other university-related events (excludes revenue-generating
functions). In the last academic year, this amounted to a savings of nearly
$80,000 for the UNO campus.

The beautiful Thompson Center is among Omaha's most
versatile event facilities with multiple-use spaces that can accommodate groups
large and small. Its hi-tech offerings include ceiling-mounted projectors, an
audio and video distribution system, free Wi-Fi, high-speed Internet access and
more. UNO groups also can utilize an affordably priced catering menu.

UNO faculty and staff also receive a 10-percent discount on
room rental for personal events such as wedding receptions, graduation parties
or professional/community group functions.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of
Nursing is seeking smokers 19 years of age and older to participate in a
research study about thoughts and feelings related to classes about genetic
contributions to smoking (IRB #226-09-FB).

A stipend is available for participation. Eligible
individuals must:

- Smoke more than ten cigarettes/day; and

- Have an interest in stopping smoking within the next
month.

This study involves:

- Participating in classes on either genetic or nutritional
education;

- Participating in a group smoking cessation program with
FDA-approved nicotine patch; and

- Participating in data collection five times during the
study.

If interested, call Victoria M. Graeve-Cunningham at
559.6549.

The
mission of Mav-Rec Wellness, UNO's health promotion program, is to create a
culture of health and wellness among all faculty, staff and students. Health
goals are encouraged through programming and initiatives that celebrate
healthier lifestyle practices within the UNO community. For more information,
contact David Daniels at (402) 554.2008, daviddaniels@unomaha.edu or http://www.unomaha.edu/wwwocr/health/stampede.php.